State Republican House Minority Leader Ryan Lane | New Mexico Legislature By New Mexico Sun Feb 21, 2024 The New Mexico Senate Bill 3, also known as the Paid Family Medical Leave Act, failed to pass in the New Mexico House of Representatives. This development has been perceived by many as a political upset. Critics of the bill argued that it … Read More
New Mexico Business Coalition President Carla Sonntag: ‘We’re seeing that the state is happy to take the money from this industry but it frequently is raising barriers and constraints’
Carla Sonntag | Provided by Carla Sonntag By New Mexico Sun Feb 5, 2024 The New Mexico House of Representatives recently conducted a hearing on H.B. 133, a bill proposing amendments to the state’s existing Oil and Gas Act. The proposed changes sparked mixed reactions from citizens, with some expressing support while others voiced concerns. Carla Sonntag, President of the New … Read More
Erosion of the Democratic Process: Public Exclusion in New Mexico’s Legislative Session
Ramona Goolsby | Provided Photo By Ramona Goolsby Feb 1, 2024 In a constitutional republic, the fundamental principle is that the power resides with the people. Yet, in recent events unfolding within the chambers of the New Mexico Legislature, this principle seems to be fading into obscurity. The decision by the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Christine Chandler to … Read More
OPINION: Fed’s investigate APD officers and a defense attorney in reported kickback scheme
Mick Rich | Provided By Mick Rich Jan 29, 2024 Once again, New Mexicans wake up to learn the Federal Government has raided the homes of New Mexicans. The last time was in July 2021, when Democrat House Speaker Sheryl William Stapleton’s home was raided. This time, it was Albuquerque Police officers and a defense attorney while the Bernalillo County District Attorney … Read More
Rail to Trail: Hope, family fun. Reality, another homeless defecation area
By Mick Rich Jan 12, 2024 From the City of Albuquerque website, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency/Rail Trail /Design, “Antoine Predock & Associates, in partnership with Pland Collaborative and Wilson & Company, are spearheading the design of the Albuquerque Rail Trail. This team will create a modern and artistic pathway that reflects the culture and history of the land of enchantment. It will … Read More
OPINION: Patients of a Lesser God or Victims of an Unjust Bureaucracy?
Yoli has provided financial assistance to local cancer patients in treatment since 2013 through the nonprofit organization she founded, CARE. By Yolanda “Yoli” R. Diaz Dec 20, 2023 Did you know that if you are a Doña Ana County (DAC) resident without health insurance coverage, and are diagnosed with cancer, you will be denied an appointment and ultimately denied life-saving cancer … Read More
How you helped New Mexico this year
You’ve stood with us to fight bad policies like HB 7 Reproductive & Gender-Affirming Health Care Act. Many of us are still working to put this law on the referendum ballot in 2024! It removes parental rights from public schools and so much more. When you acted on our alerts, you helped stop 22 bad bills from passing during the 2023 … Read More
The oil and gas industry continues to shine in New Mexico
By Dale Janway Dec 13, 2023 As New Mexico’s legislators prepare for the 2024 session, any number of data points continue to show just how significant an impact the oil and gas industry has in the state. New Mexico is headed for a $3.5 billion general fund surplus for the year running through June 2025. Oil and gas production in Southeast … Read More
Controversy surrounds ABQ Mayor Tim Keller’s alleged political assistance in the District 6 race; Candidate Nichole Rogers under scrutiny
POLITICS Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and District 6 candidate Nichole Rogers. | Wikimedia Commons; Gage Skidmore / Rogers campaign By Special to the New Mexico Sun In the run-up to the Dec. 12 runoff election for District 6, Mayor Tim Keller is facing allegations of backing specific candidates through his political apparatus and influencing city employees to support his chosen contenders. … Read More
America Needs Family Month
Anne Doherty | Provided Photo By Anne Doherty There’s no doubt that we are living in tumultuous times. Yes, we have war in Ukraine, and now, war again in the Middle East. We have a crisis at our own border. A million have reportedly died from COVID-19, while Fentanyl is killing about 75,000 per year. But what really makes our times … Read More
